Philip Robert Rutta

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1972
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Rutta66,731
Opponents172,664
1
Elections run

Philip Robert Rutta, a Republican politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1972 U.S. House election in California's District 26 to Thomas Rees, receiving 66,731 votes (27.87%).

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How many votes has Philip Robert Rutta received?

Philip Robert Rutta has received 66,731 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Philip Robert Rutta’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1972U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost66,73127.87%Thomas Rees
Mike Timko
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.